Pound Cake
A dense, buttery loaf cake with a fine crumb. Delicious on its own or with berries and cream.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 10
- Level
- Easy
Pound cake got its name from using a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour.
Beat the butter and sugar well for a light texture.
Pound Cake
1 hr 15 min total · approx. 420 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Servings
Method
- Heat the oven to 170°C / 150°C fan. Line a 900g loaf tin.
- Beat the butter and sugar for 5 minutes until pale.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then fold in the flour, baking powder, vanilla and milk.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Cook's noteToast slices and serve with fruit.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.
